PERSONAL Higgins grew up in Smithtown, New York, the second eldest among five siblings. His father, Robert, is a New York City firefighter and his younger brother is a New York City police officer. He attended Yale University with an academic focus in Political Science. In addition to hockey, played soccer growing up, names Patrick Roy as his favorite player, and enjoys watching movies.

NHL FIRSTS
First Game: Oct. 11/03 at TOR
First Goal: Oct. 6/05 at NYR
First Assist: Oct. 8/05 at TOR